Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.

As a Security Officer Lobby Reception in Kankakee, IL, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. Join Allied Universal as a Front Desk Officer at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, where you will welcome visitors, manage access control and badges, and support a professional, customer-focused environment. In this highly visible role, you will help monitor entry activity, communicate clearly with staff and guests, and bring our values of agility, reliability, teamwork, innovation, and integrity to every interaction.

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Rate: $19.00 / Hour

Job Schedule:

What You'll Do:

• Provide customer service by carrying out site-specific procedures, access control practices, and when appropriate, emergency response activities at a front desk location within a manufacturing and industrial setting.
• Monitor visitor, vendor, and employee entry and exit activity, verify credentials, issue access materials as directed, and report unusual or suspicious activity to site leadership.
• Respond to incidents, alarms, and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, documenting details and communicating with Allied Universal management and/or the client contact as needed.
• Answer phones, greet arrivals, manage sign-in records, and support front desk operations while helping to deter unauthorized access and maintaining awareness of security-related concerns.
• Complete routine logs, incident reports, and other required documentation, and relay important information during shift changes to support consistent front desk coverage.

Minimum Requirements:

• A guard card and/or license is preferred.
• Access control and/or badge experience is preferred.
• Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
• As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
• Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
• A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.

Why Join Us:

• Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
• Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
• Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.

Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.

If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.